MOTHERWELL
MOTHERWELL midfielder Andy Rose has joined Vancouver Whitecaps and will complete his move to MLS outfit when the transfer window opens on January 1.
Rose joined Motherwell in 2017 from Coventry City and at the end of last season penned a new one-year deal.
But the club has an understanding with Rose, who had previously played for Seattle Sounders, that he could return Stateside if an offer came from the MLS in the upcoming transfer window as his green card was due to expire at the start of the new year.
Rose helped Well reach both cup finals last year and played in their 2-0 defeat to Celtic in the Betfred Cup.
Rose said: “I’ve had such an amazing time at Fir Park and I want to thank everyone at the football club for making me feel welcome from day one.
“From the fans, to the staff, to the boys in the dressing room, it’s been an unforgettable experience for me and my family.
“The opportunity to return to America is something which I could not risk turning down and I’m extremely grateful to the club for supporting me, not just now, but throughout my time here in Scotland.”
Motherwell manager Stephen Robinson wished Rose well with his move to Whitecaps.
Robinson, speaking to Motherwell’s web-site, said: “We had a gentlemen’s agreement with Andy when he signed his new deal that if an opportunity presented itself back near his home and family, we would allow him to go and do it.
“Andy has been a superb professional during his time at Motherwell and I have no doubts he’ll give everything in the last six games before